The New York Times – Music:
Luke Korem’s documentary retraces the manufactured pop duo’s rise and fall, while asking pertinent questions about the price of stardom.
Category: MTV Networks
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Paul Justman, Who Shed Light on Motown’s Unsung Heroes, Dies at 74
The New York Times – Music:
After establishing himself as a leading music video director in the 1980s, he found acclaim with his 2002 documentary about session musicians.
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How MTV Broke News for a Generation
The New York Times – Music:
MTV News bridged a gap between news and pop culture without talking down to its young audience. As it prepares to shut down, Kurt Loder, Tabitha Soren, Sway Calloway and others reflect on its legacy.
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Sum 41 Says It Will Disband After Final Album and Tour
The New York Times – Music:
With catchy songs like “Fat Lip” and “In Too Deep,” the Canadian band was part of a pop-punk wave that included Blink-182, Simple Plan, Good Charlotte and others.
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The Lycra Legacy of Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Physical’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Athleisure, leggings, shapewear owe a debt of gratitude to the iconic video.
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Mike Judge Brings Back ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Judge, the creator and voice of the malevolent metalheads, explains why he’s reviving his emblematic 1990s cartoon series in 2022.
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A Gay Icon From Reality TV’s Early Years Makes a Hesitant Return
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Danny Roberts, a star of “The Real World” on MTV, brought a sense of possibility to the pop culture landscape during a fraught time for gay representation.
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A Gay Icon From Reality TV’s Early Years Makes a Hesitant Return
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Danny Roberts, a star of “The Real World” on MTV, brought a sense of possibility to the pop culture landscape during a fraught time for gay representation.